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Belk offers free mammograms in Charlotte area

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The BelkGives on the Go Mobile Mammography Center, a 39-foot-long, state-of-the-art screening center on wheels, will stop at Belk stores in Charlotte to offer free, convenient mammograms.

Women age 40 and over with no breast concerns, who have not had a mammogram in the last 12 months and have a primary care physician are eligible by calling 855-655-BMMC (2662) to schedule an appointment.

The dates and locations are:

Jan. 2, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Belk- Southpark Mall

Jan. 3, 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Belk- Carolina Place Mall

Jan. 4, 9:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Belk- Northlake Mall

All screening exams are performed by Charlotte Radiology's licensed, female mammography-certified technologists. A board-certified radiologist, specialized in breast imaging, will interpret the mammograms. Confidential results will be sent to the patient and her primary care physician.

For more information, call 855-655-BMMC (2662) or go to http://www.belk.com/pink.